The second most important tool in cutting dovetails is your marking gauge. The gauge line becomes part of the finished joint. Here is why I think my marking gauge will help you cut better dovetails:
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The blade comes to you sharpened; designed to sever the wood fibers not crush them, leaving a crisp gauge line.
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The blade is fixed in use but can be rotated to a sharper area when it gets dull. You can do this several times before having to resharpen.
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Has a flat section on the brass head preventing the gauge from rolling off of your bench.
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The face of the head is dead flat, making for precise work.
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Has a large knurled locking knob that is easy to tighten.
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Comes standard with the 1/2" diameter cutter head.
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Extra cutter heads available in 3/8", 7/16", and 5/8" diameters.
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